HTC Desire VC
#6519
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
#6740Category Breakdown
HTC Desire VC
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Performance
33.144.8
Camera
39.611.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.416.7
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
34.030.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.322.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire VC and Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950 both feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Reverb M950 is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU compared to the Desire VC's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 and Adreno 200.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Reverb includes a 1.3 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- The Reverb also has a slightly larger 1700 mAh battery compared to the Desire VC's 1650 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.0, but the Reverb has a slightly updated version at 4.0.4.
- Build-wise, the Desire VC is lighter and slimmer, while the Reverb is marginally bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire VC
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
For Virgin MobileAlso known as Samsung SPH-M950
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
122 x 64 x 11.3 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.44 in)
Weight
119 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity